Belmont College is a

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in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Main campus is located in St. Clairsville, Ohio,

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. The college was founded in 1971 and has served the Ohio Valley communities for over 30 years. Belmont offers instruction in a variety of career fields. Belmont College has other locations that include the Monroe County Center located in

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and the North Center located in Cadiz,

Student life

Organizations include

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(SGA),

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(PTK), Flag Football Team, Children’s Holiday Party Committee, Belmont College Alumni Association, and Civil War Discussion. In addition to these organizations there are specific organizations for programs. These include Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Ohio (LPNAO), Building Preservation (BPR) Student Association,

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(AITP), and the Association of Student Medical Assistants (ASMA).

Accreditation

Belmont College is accredited by the

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(HLC).

References

External links

Official Website
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